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Charles C. Mann on Peak Oil
The idea that we’ll soon run out of fossil fuel is both popular and frightening. But is it accurate? Orion editor Andrew Blechman speaks with Charles C. Mann, who argues that the premise of “peak oil” is not only false, but a dangerous distraction from a much bigger problem: climate change. Mann’s essay on the topic, “Peak Oil Fantasy,” appears in the September/October 2015 issue of the magazine.
13 Comments on "Charles C. Mann on Peak Oil"
Plantagenet on Tue, 20th Oct 2015 3:55 pm
Charles C. Mann is a distinguished author specializing in scientific topics. Unfortunately, his understanding of “peak oil” and limits to growth is superficial at best. From his beginning statement on this podcast where he bungles the definition of “peak oil” to the end, where he mischaracterizes the book “Limits to Growth” he shows that he is way out of his depth on this topic.
I’d grade this one C-.
Cheers!
ghung on Tue, 20th Oct 2015 4:33 pm
“The idea that we’ll soon run out of fossil fuel is both popular and frightening. But is it accurate?”
Typical mis-characterisation of peak oil theory. Even the root essay says:
“Today this idea is generally called “peak oil,” after the idea that global petroleum output will soon peak, then fall.”
Ah, well,,, we’re screwed either way.
dave thompson on Tue, 20th Oct 2015 4:34 pm
At the end of the podcast Blechman says “Peak oil is a gross distraction and false theory”, I say This conversation is bullshit just like you are PLANT.
Plantagenet on Tue, 20th Oct 2015 6:47 pm
I’ll grade you a D- for total lack of comprehension, dave thompson.
Cheers!
Joe D on Tue, 20th Oct 2015 7:02 pm
It is truly amazing how many people want to talk about energy, yet haven’t had any basic physics or chemistry.
GregT on Tue, 20th Oct 2015 7:04 pm
The grade 6 preadolescent grading the adult university graduate. Priceless.
apneaman on Tue, 20th Oct 2015 7:06 pm
Planty, straight C- student, graduated last in her class at remedial retard high is now marking papers in her spare time. She could not get a real teaching job due to the strict “No Drooling” policy.
apneaman on Tue, 20th Oct 2015 7:10 pm
Greg, lmao at how many times we almost simultaneously are coming up with similar responses to it.
shortonoil on Tue, 20th Oct 2015 7:11 pm
The Etp Model indicates that the general economy will never again be able to utilize all the oil that is produced:
http://www.zerohedge.com/news/2015-10-20/crude-tumbles-api-reports-another-huge-inventory-build
Prices will continue downward until producers can no longer continue production.
http://www.thehillsgroup.org/depletion2_022.htm
The industry has already passed the point of maximum revenue generation, and will consequently soon pass maximum production volume.
http://www.thehillsgroup.org/
apneaman on Thu, 22nd Oct 2015 8:43 am
What I Learned on a Luxury Cruise Through the Global-Warming Apocalypse
To see the Arctic death spiral firsthand, and to see the Arctic before it melted, I took a 17-day “adventure cruise” and learned an inconvenient truth: We can’t make it stop.
http://www.thenation.com/article/what-i-learned-on-an-arctic-cruise-through-the-global-warming-apocalypse/
apneaman on Thu, 22nd Oct 2015 8:48 am
Global warming opens famed Northwest Passage to seasonal navigation
“Warming has forced a retreat of the polar ice cap, opening up a sea route through the Canadian Arctic Archipelago and connecting the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans for several months of the year.”
“Most aboard the ship doubt we are headed for an Arctic shipping boom predicted by many, as the weather remains unpredictable and harsh. But there is sure to be an increase, which raises concerns for the environment.”
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2015/10/22/world/science-health-world/global-warming-opens-famed-northwest-passage-seasonal-navigation/#.VijlDNKrRRB
apneaman on Thu, 22nd Oct 2015 8:50 am
IS THIS THE LAST YEAR BELOW 400?“The Mauna Loa CO2 record is a saw-tooth pattern, with CO2 concentrations typically falling from May through September, and rising over the rest of the year. This cycle is caused by the natural exchanges of CO2 with vegetation and soils. Each year, the values are higher than the year before, as CO2 continues to pile up in the atmosphere from fossil fuel burning. This year, as expected, we hit the annual low point back in September and CO2 concentrations are starting up again. The lowest point this year was well below 400 parts per million (ppm). The lowest daily minimum this year was 395.83 ppm and the average for the month of September, was around 397.1 ppm. By sometime in the next month or two, CO2 will again rise above 400 ppm. Will daily values at Mauna Loa ever fall below 400 ppm again in our lifetimes? I’m prepared to project that they won’t, making the current values the last time the Mauna Loa record will produce numbers in the 300s.
The background for my forecast:”
https://scripps.ucsd.edu/programs/keelingcurve/2015/10/21/is-this-the-last-year-below-400/
Kenz300 on Fri, 23rd Oct 2015 8:43 am
Climate Change is real….. we will all be impacted by it……
Exxon’s Climate Change Cover-Up Is ‘Unparalleled Evil,’ Says Activist
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/exxon-evil-bill-mckibben_561e7362e4b028dd7ea5f45f?utm_hp_ref=green&ir=Green§ion=green
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Oil and Gas Companies Make Statement in Support of U.N. Climate Goals – The New York Times
http://www.nytimes.com/2015/10/17/business/energy-environment/oil-companies-climate-change-un.html?&moduleDetail=section-news-2&action=click&contentCollection=International%20Business®ion=Footer&module=MoreInSection&version=WhatsNext&contentID=WhatsNext&pgtype=article